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adverse

[ad-vurs, ad-vurs] / ædˈvɜrs, ˈæd vɜrs /


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"Since Tuvalu is particularly susceptible to the adverse impacts of climate change, the TTF continues to seek to minimise the fund's exposure to fossil fuel reserves and carbon emissions," she added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Automobile manufacturers and heavy industries are feeling the adverse affects of higher commodity prices, higher rates, slowing economic activity and increased uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“Job losses are also starting to become worryingly widespread as business confidence in any swift turnaround in the adverse economic climate fades further,” said Williamson.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Across the studies, GLP-1 receptor agonists reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by about 13%.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Besides, states that arise quickly, just like all the other natural things that are born and grow rapidly, cannot have roots and branches and will be wiped out by the first adverse weather.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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